Duty Danes

Episode 6 Description Even with 25 years of experience and a clean record of avoiding surgical intervention, being a professional breeder means having a plan for the unexpected. This episode focuses on the critical surgical protocols for C-sections and how to be an advocate for your litter in the clinical setting. Key topics include: • The Advocacy Mindset: Why knowing the science keeps you in con...

Episode 5: The Giant Responsibility - 5 Surprising Truths Episode 5 Description In this episode, we tackle the "Giant Responsibility" that comes with breeding and raising Great Danes. With a margin for error that is remarkably thin, we move past common myths and look at the clinical data that ensures these gentle giants live long, healthy lives. Key topics include: • Breeding Timing: Why...

Episode 4 Description In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the technical foundations of canine pregnancy tracking. Building on the data points and monitoring techniques from the previous session, we explore advanced strategies for maintaining a high standard of care throughout the breeding process. Key topics include: • Critical markers for tracking gestation • Technological tools for h...

Episode 3 Description In this episode, we dive into the technical foundations of canine pregnancy tracking. We cover the essential tools, data points, and monitoring techniques necessary for maintaining a high standard of care throughout the breeding process. Key topics include: • Critical markers for tracking gestation • Technological tools for health monitoring • Data management for professional...

Episode 2: Bone Growth and Over-Nutrition Welcome back to Duty Danes. In this episode, we are diving into the bone structure of our giant breeds. If you are raising a Great Dane or any giant pup, you know they grow at a sprinter’s pace, but we have to treat them like a marathon. We are discussing the reality of how over-nutrition can be a major danger to that development. Healing hearts, one paw a...

Episode 1: The Foundation of Duty Danes In this debut episode, I share the story of growing up as the youngest of five children and how those early years shaped my lifelong passion for Great Danes. I discuss the journey of building Duty Danes and my commitment to breeding for temperament and companionship.